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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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