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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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