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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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