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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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