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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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