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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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