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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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