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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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