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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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