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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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