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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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