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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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