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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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