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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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