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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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