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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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