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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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