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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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