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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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