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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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