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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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