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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important 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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