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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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