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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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