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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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