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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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