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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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