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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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