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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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