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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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