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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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