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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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