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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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