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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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