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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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