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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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