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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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