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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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