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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies 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 optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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