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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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