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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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