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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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