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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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