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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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