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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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