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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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