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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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