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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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