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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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