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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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