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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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