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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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