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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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