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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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