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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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