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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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