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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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