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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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