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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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