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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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