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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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