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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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