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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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