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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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