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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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