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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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