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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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