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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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