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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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