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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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