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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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