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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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