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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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