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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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