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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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