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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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