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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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