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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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