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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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