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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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