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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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