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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business 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 handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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