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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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