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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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