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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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