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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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