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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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