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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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