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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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