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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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