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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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