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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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