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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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