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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major 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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