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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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