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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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