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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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