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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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