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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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