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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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