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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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