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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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