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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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