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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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