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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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