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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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