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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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