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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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