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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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