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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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