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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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