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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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