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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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