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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses 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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