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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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