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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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