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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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