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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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