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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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