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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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