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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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