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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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