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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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