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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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