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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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