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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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