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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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