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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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