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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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