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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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