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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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