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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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