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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee 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 courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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