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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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