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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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