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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources