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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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