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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches 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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