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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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