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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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