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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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