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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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