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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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