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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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