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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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