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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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