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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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