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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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