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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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