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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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