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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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