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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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