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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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