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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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