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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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