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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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