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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education