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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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