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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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