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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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