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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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