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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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