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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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