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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the 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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