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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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