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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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