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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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