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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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