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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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