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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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