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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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