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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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