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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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