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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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