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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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