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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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