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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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