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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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