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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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