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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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