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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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