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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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