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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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