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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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