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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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