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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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