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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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