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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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