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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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