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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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