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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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