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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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