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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews 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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