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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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