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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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