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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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