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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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