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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major 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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