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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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