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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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