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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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