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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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