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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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