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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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