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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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