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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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