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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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