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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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