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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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