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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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