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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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