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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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