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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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