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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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