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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education