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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key 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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