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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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