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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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