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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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