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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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