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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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