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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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