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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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