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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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