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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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