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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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