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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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