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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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