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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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