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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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