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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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