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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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