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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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