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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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