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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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