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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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