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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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