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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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