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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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