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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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