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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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