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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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