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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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