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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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