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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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