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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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