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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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