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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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