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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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