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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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