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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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