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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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