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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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