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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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