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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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