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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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