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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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