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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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