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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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