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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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