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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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