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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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