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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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