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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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