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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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