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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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