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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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