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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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