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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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