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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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