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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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