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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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