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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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