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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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