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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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