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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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