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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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