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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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