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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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