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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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