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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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