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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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