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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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