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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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