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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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