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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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