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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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