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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key 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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