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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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