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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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