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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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