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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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