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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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