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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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