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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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