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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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