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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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