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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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