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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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