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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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