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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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