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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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