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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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