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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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