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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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