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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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