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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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