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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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