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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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