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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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