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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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