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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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