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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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