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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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