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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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