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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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