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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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