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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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