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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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