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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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