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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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