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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the 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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