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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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