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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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