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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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