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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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