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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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