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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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