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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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