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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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