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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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