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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers 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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