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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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