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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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