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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the 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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