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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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