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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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