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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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