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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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