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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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