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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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