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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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