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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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