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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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