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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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