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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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