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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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