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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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