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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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