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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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