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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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