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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources