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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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