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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers 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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