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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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