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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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