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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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