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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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