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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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