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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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