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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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