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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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