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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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