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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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