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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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