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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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