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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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