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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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