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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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