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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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