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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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