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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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