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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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