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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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