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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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