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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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