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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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