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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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