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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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