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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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