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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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