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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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