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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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