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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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