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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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