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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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