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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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