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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors 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? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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