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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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