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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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