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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner 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 digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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