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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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