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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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