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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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