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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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