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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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