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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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