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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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