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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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