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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC 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 teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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