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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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