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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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