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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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