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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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