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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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