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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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