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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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