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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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