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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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