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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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