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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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