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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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