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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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