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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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