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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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