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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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