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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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