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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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