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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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