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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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