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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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