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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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