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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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