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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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