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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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