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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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