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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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