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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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