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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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