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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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