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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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