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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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