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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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