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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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