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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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