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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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