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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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