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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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