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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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