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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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