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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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