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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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