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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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