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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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