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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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