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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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