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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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