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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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