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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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