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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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