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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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