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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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