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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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