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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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