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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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