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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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