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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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