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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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