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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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