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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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