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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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