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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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