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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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