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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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