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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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