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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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