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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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