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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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