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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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