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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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