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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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