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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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