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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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