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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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