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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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