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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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