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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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