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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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