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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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