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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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