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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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