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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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