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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations 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 MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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