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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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