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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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