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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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