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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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