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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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