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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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