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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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