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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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