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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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