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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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