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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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