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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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