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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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