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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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