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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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