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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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