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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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