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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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