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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured 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 MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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