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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes 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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