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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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