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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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