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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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