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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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