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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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