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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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