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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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