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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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