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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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